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Bawaal: Varun Dhawan And Janhvi Kapoor's Film Sparks CONTROVERSY Over Usage Of An INSENSITIVE DAILOGUE In The Film! (Details Inside)

Bawaal on Amazon Prime Video sparks controversy with an insensitive dialogue. Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's romance drama raises eyebrows over reference to Auschwitz.

BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Jul 22, 2023 06:32 PM IST

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Bawaal: Varun Dhawan And Janhvi Kapoor's Film Sparks CONTROVERSY Over Usage Of An INSENSITIVE DAILOGUE In The Film! (Details Inside)

The romantic drama film 'Bawaal,' starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the key parts, has captivated audiences online. The critically praised Nitesh Tiwari. Varun and Janhvi play a husband and wife team in this heartwarming love story, and the movie centres on their lives. 'Bawaal' has been the talk of the town ever since it debuted on Amazon Prime Video, trending all day, and receiving positive reviews from viewers.

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(Also Read: Bawaal Review: An enjoyable diversion from the regular saccharine romantic dramas)

Nisha, played by Janhvi Kapoor, says something in a sequence that has sparked debate. She quotes someone else in the film when she adds, "Every relationship goes through its Auschwitz." Given the tragedy and loss of life associated with it, the usage of the word 'Auschwitz,' which is synonymous with the horrifying Holocaust during World War II, has alarmed many viewers.

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Notable actress Lisa Ray also expressed shock upon reading this conversation. In response to a tweet that included the information, she only typed "Noooooooo." The connection between a love drama and such a delicate historical event equally astounded and enraged the online community, with netizens voicing their disbelief.

Some people even questioned if it was appropriate to include such a reference in the movie, wondering if Bollywood was losing its sense of moral storytelling.

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A user called it a shallow crap.

Another called it extremely insensitive.

A user called bollywood inappropriate.

It's important to note that Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor put a lot of work into being ready for their roles in 'Bawaal'. Their characters travel to Europe, including Auschwitz, in the film for a specific purpose.

The performers visited the historical location in real life and educated themselves on its significance during World War II, especially the tragic stories of the Jews. To add credibility to their performances, they went to the venue as tourists and listened to pre-recorded audio about its history.

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'Bawaal' has a strong supporting cast that includes, in addition to the major actors, Manoj Pahwa, Anjuman Saxena, and Mukesh Tiwari. Under the names of Earthsky Pictures and Nadidwala Grandson Entertainment, the movie is produced by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

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